Television picks for the week include baseball’s All-Star Game, return of legal drama Suits’

Tuesday

Jul 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Break out the peanuts and Cracker Jack. Baseball’s top players will be on display Tuesday in the 84th Major League All-Star Game at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.

By Chuck Barney

Tuesday

Break out the peanuts and Cracker Jack. Baseball’s top players will be on display in the 84th Major League All-Star Game at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. The National League has a three-game winning streak going against its American League rivals in the quest for World Series home-field advantage. 7:30 p.m., Ch. 64, 25.

Remember “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles return in a reboot of the improvisational comedy series, now hosted by the hilarious Aisha Tyler. 8 p.m., Ch. 28, 56.

The spy drama “Covert Affairs” opens another season of dangerous missions. But first, let’s see if that long-awaited smooch between Annie (Piper Perabo) and Auggie (Christopher Gorham) leads to anything more serious. 9 p.m., USA.

“Suits,” the delightfully offbeat legal series, returns for its third season with a shift in the dynamics at the firm after cutthroat counselor Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) used some assistance from Mike (Patrick J. Adams) to secure a merger with a top British group. Now, Mike scrambles to mend fences with a furious Harvey (Gabriel Macht), while dealing with the fallout from his confession to Rachel (Meghan Markle). 10 p.m., USA.

Wednesday

Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”) hosts the “2013 Espy Awards,” honoring achievement in athletics. Robin Roberts, the former “SportsCenter” anchor now seen on “Good Morning America,” is this year’s recipient of the Arthur Ashe Award for courage. 9 p.m., ESPN.

Thursday

If you’re interested in just what that Twitter sensation last Thursday was all about now’s your chance. “Sharknado,” the tale of Los Angeles battling a swirling cyclone of bloodthirsty fish, gets a repeat airing. 7 p.m., Syfy.

The reality series “Intervention” comes to a close after 13 seasons with the sad story of Eric. He’s a 31-year-old known for his funny, generous spirit before he fell into the grip of addiction. 9 p.m., A&E.

Friday

“Teen Beach Movie” is a far-out tale about what happens to surfing sweethearts Brady and McKenzie (Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell) when they crash under a wave and get swept into a movie musical called “Wet Side Story.” Yeah, don’t overthink this one. 8 p.m., Disney Channel.

A royal visit to a family-owned Oxford-area business ends in murder with young Constable Morse assigned to the case in “Endeavor” on “Masterpiece Mystery.” 9 p.m., Ch. 2.

Tom makes a number of discoveries on a journey back to Charleston, some incredibly surprising, others horrifying, in “Falling Skies.” 10 p.m., TNT.

Monday

“Breaking Pointe,” a look at the inner workings of the Salt Lake City ballet company, Ballet West, returns for a second season as the young dancers prepare a production of “Cinderella.” 9 p.m., Ch. 28, 56.